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constituency
英 [kənˈstɪtʃuənsi]
[NOUN]
constituencies
1. [C 可数名词] 选区
A constituency is an area for which someone is elected as the representative in a legislature or government.
双语例句
例：Voters in 17 constituencies are going back to the polls today.
17个选区的投票人今天将返回投票站。
2. [C 可数名词] （会支持某政党或政客的）选民阵营
A particular constituency is a section of society that may give political support to a particular party or politician.
双语例句
例：In Iowa, farmers are a powerful political constituency.
在爱荷华州，农民是一个强大的政治选民阵营。